Annual Statewide Professional Development Conference
October 4-6, 2018
Marriott St. Louis West
Chesterfield, Missouri
Conference Overview
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference is the only Conference in Missouri established specifically for current trends in innovative therapeutic strategies, cutting-edge and best practice treatment options, and research relating to brain injury.
This Conference features national and local experts addressing issues of interest to professionals, survivors of brain injury, and family members.
Sessions held Thursday and Friday focus on topics of interest to healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, social workers, vocational counselors, physicians, psychologists, mental health professionals, case managers, service coordinators, and others who provide care for persons with brain injury.
On Saturday, a special Seminar is held for survivors of brain injury and their families.
Thursday, October 4 – Friday, October 5 Features:
Conference Professional Audience
- Therapists - physical, occupational, speech
- Medical Personnel - physicians, nurses, neurologists
- Mental Health Professionals - social workers, counselors, psychologists, neuropsychologists
- Rehabilitation Specialists - medical, therapy, mental health
- Care Coordinators - case managers, service coordinators, discharge planners
- Vocational Experts - vocational counselors, job developers
- Community Support Staff - independent living experts, personal care attendants, support providers
Session Topics Include:
- Employment and Return-to-Work Best Practices
- Behavioral and Addiction Issues after Brain Injury
- IEPs and 504 Plans for Pediatric Survivors of Brain Injury
- Rehabilitation Continuum of Care: Hospital to Community Living
- Impulsivity Assessment and Treatment
- How Family Dynamics Impact a Survivor’s Recovery and Life
- Public Benefits, Guardianship, Public Administration, Special Needs Trusts, and ABLE Accounts
- And more!
Saturday, October 6 features the Survivor and Family Seminar – Eastern Missouri. This Seminar is held in conjunction with the BIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference. Learn more about the Survivor and Family Seminar 2018 – Eastern Missouri program now.
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Thank you to our 2018 Conference Sponsors!
Co-Host Sponsor
Department of Health and Senior Services
Rehabilitation Sponsor
SSM Health Rehabilitation Network
A SSM-Select Medical Partnership
Rural Track Sponsor
Missouri AgrAbility Project
FY 2018 – FY 2021
Keynote Sponsors:
Gateway Neuropsychology
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
NeuroRestorative
Ozark Center
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
BIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference 2016 Survivor Keynote
Chill, Thrill, Heal: From Traumatic Brain Injury to Personal Trainer
Logan Johnson loves skiing, but came to a crashing halt in 2012 when he sustained a traumatic brain injury. He was in a coma for two months and has made a miraculous recovery.
In the “Chill, Thrill, Heal” inspiring video, Logan discusses his trials and tribulations as a survivor of brain injury. Logan shares the message that anything can be accomplished. As he says, “Anything worth doing isn’t easy.”
Watch the “Chill, Thrill, Heal” video featuring Logan Johnson that was shown as the Keynote session during the Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference 2016.